
Create a unique wall plaque with your child’s handprint and stamps and then choose the embellishments to complete the project.
Age: Children age 5 up accompanied by a parent(s) or guardian
$35 DCA Members – $80 Non-members per plague
All materials will be provided.
Saturday (11 am – 12pm)
Pick up fired piece the following Saturday
May 31, 2025 | Register Now

Students will learn how to create unique forms using hand and slab construction. All pieces will be bisque fired and ready for pick up two weeks after the completion of the course.
Grades: 6 – 8
$75 DCA Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday (1 – 3:30pm)
July 7 – 11 | Register Now

Ever wonder what technique van Gogh used on his Starry Night? What materials were used to make Louise Bourgeois’s sculptures? In this camp, students will explore different artists and create works of art based on their materials / artistic ideas. Each day will cover a different artist or theme.
Grades: 9 -12
$75 DCA Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday (1 – 3:30pm)
July 7 – 11 | Register Now

The Greg Leonard Creative Camp for Young Artists is a tribute to the late firefighter and community leader whose selfless contributions continue to inspire. Unleash your creativity and unique style at this free, four-week art exploration through painting, drawing and performance, working toward a collaborative art project that asks what creativity means to you. All materials provided.
Grades: 9 – 12
FREE
Monday – Friday (9am 12pm)
July 7 – August 1 | Register Now

This camp provides students with the opportunity to be both performers and storytellers. They’ll dive into designing characters and creating story ideas, all while exploring 2D and 3D ways of creation. A list of projects includes creating puppets, making storybooks, and much, much more.
Grades: 3 – 5
$75 DCA Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday (1 – 3:30pm)
July 14 – 18 | Register Now

Students will receive an introductory course on the potter’s wheel. The basics of centering and raising a cylinder will be taught. All completed pieces will be bisque fired and ready for pick-up two weeks after the completion of the course.
Grades: 4 – 8
$75 Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday ( 1 – 3:30pm)
July 14 – 18 | Register Now

In this course, students will explore how light interacts with objects to create shadows and highlights, adding depth and realism to their artwork. Students will gain a deeper understanding of 1pt. and 2pt. perspective, drawing from life, and much more. Projects include still lives, plein air drawings, and chiaroscuro artworks.
Grades: 6 – 8
$75 DCA Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday ( 1 – 3:30pm)
July 21 – 25 | Register Now

Students will receive an introductory course on the potter’s wheel. The basics of centering and raising a cylinder will be taught. All completed pieces will be bisque fired and ready for pick-up two weeks after the completion of the course.
Grades: 9 – 12
$75 DCA Member – $120 Non-member
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday (1 – 3:30pm)
July 21 -25 | Register Now

For students who love being creative and exploring the world, this summer camp will encourage them to take on the role of artists and adventurers! Students will experiment with a variety of materials like paint, oil pastels, watercolors, found objects, clay, and more. With both indoor and outdoor projects, students will be challenged to create all types of adventurous art.
Grades: K – 2
$75 DCA Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday (1 – 2pm)
July 28 – August 1 | Register Now

Children will be instructed on how to build animal figures using air dried clay. The last day of class will focus on painting their creations using safe acrylic paint.
Grades: 3 – 5
$75 DCA Members – $120 Non-members
All materials will be provided.
Monday – Friday (1 – 3:30pm)
July 28 – August 1 | Register Now

It is always valuable to revisit the basics – materials, value and color, pastel techniques (including strokes) and composition. In addition, each student will express their personal challenges in their work -“why wasn’t this piece successful?” Katie and the class will offer insight and suggestions on how a particular piece may be improved. As always, Katie will be very hands-on with each student. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 13 students.
$180 DCA Member – $225 Non-members
Tuesday and Wednesday (10pm – 4pm each day)
June 17 & 18 | Register Now

This class is intended to introduce you to what’s involved in the craft of stained glass. The finished piece will be a 12 x 12 Tiffany-style panel using the copper foil method. Students will be shown how to recognize and fix problems with patterns, how to choose colors that work well together, and how to use all the tools that are on hand. Cutting, grinding, soldering and final fabrication will be taught in this class. All tools are provided. If you are experienced in working with glass and the tools, come join us! No open-toed shoes for safety!
$150 DCA Member – $185 Non-Members
Material fee of $100 is due at beginning of class. The size of the project is dependent on the space available.
May 6-June 24 / 8 weeks | Registration

True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several techniques and produce a finished painting. Students will go home with a finished painting at the first class. No experience is needed! A list of materials will be available upon registering for the class.
$90.00 DCA Member – $135.00 Non-Member
Thursdays (1:30-4pm)
May 1, 8, 15 , 22 / 4 weeks | Register

Ceramics Open Studio is available to hobbyists and professionals who are not currently taking a class and would like to begin or work on their projects. All the materials and tools are provided, so take a chance on getting dirty and have fun. Contact your instructor for details.
$60 for DCA Members, $70 for Non-members
(There is no charge to attend Open Studio while you are enrolled in a class)
Saturday (3:30 – 5pm)
January 11, 2025 (2nd Saturday)
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This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Students work at their own pace with critique and suggestions. Still life is often provided along with painting from instructors’ photos or students’ own. Demonstrations and assistance will be provided by the instructor.
April 16 – May 21 | $90 DCA Members – $135 Non-members
May 28 – June 11 | $45 DCA Members – $90 Non-members
Wednesdays (1-3:30pm)
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DCA is committed to providing students of all ages and levels with the opportunity to advance their skills in an informal, yet structured studio environment.
For the most up-to-date information on available classes, please visit our calendar.
Class discounts are offered to DCA members. Join today!
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**Supply lists for classes may be obtained from the Dorchester Center for the Arts. We recommend that you order your supplies at least ten (10) days prior to the first class. Shop at Dick Blick or go to smile.amazon.com and enter Dorchester Center for the Arts as your supported charity. DCA will receive a donation from your purchase price at both of these sites! For more information call the Center at (410) 228-7782.